Scolari: No limit to Portugal potential

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admits trying to convince his players they can emulate the achievement of homeland Brazil four years ago is the biggest obstacle to them claiming a place in the World Cup final.

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admits trying to convince his players they can emulate the achievement of homeland Brazil four years ago is the biggest obstacle to them claiming a place in the World Cup final.

In 2002, Scolari led Brazil to their fifth World Cup but, with Portugal having never played in a final before, the coach is hoping to convince his adopted country they can boldly go where no Portuguese players have gone before in tomorrow’s semi-final showdown with France.

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